Speech Pathologist - (Location Newport News)
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Newport News
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary - GENERAL SUMMARY - The Speech Pathologist is
responsible for accurately evaluating, diagnosing, preparing,
implementing, monitoring and supervising an individually tailored
therapy program to maximize performance and obtain treatment goals.
Reports to department leadership. - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES - Tests, evaluates, treats, diagnoses and
prescribes treatment for patients experiencing speech, language,
cognition, swallowing and/or communication disorders. - Provides a
full range of diagnostic, counseling and rehabilitative services. -
Assists in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures,
protocols to enhance patient outcomes. - Performs other duties as
assigned. - LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS - Current state
licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. - Provisional license
acceptable during Clinical Fellowship; must obtain Virginia license
upon completion. - Current Certification of Clinical Competence
through the American Speech-Language, Hearing Associations (ASHA);
or if in Clinical Fellowship, must obtain upon completion. -
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - Master’s degree in
speech-pathology/communication disorders. - Knowledge of
speech-language pathology principles and theories. - Knowledge and
experience in the administration of a variety of assessment tools,
treatment plans and equipment associated with communication,
language and oral-motor disorder. - Ability to meet on call
requirements of department. - WORKING CONDITIONS - Expected to work
in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to
environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise,
dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable
diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need
to perform certain patient care activities can be expected. -
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Click here to view physical requirements.
CHKDHP Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. - Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law – click here
for more information - Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, national origin,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected
by federal, state, or local law. If assistance is needed, please
reach out to us at TalentTeam@chkd.org
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